As are most Americans, I have been following the war in Iraq...
Many of the inmates here have been watching CNN's coverage from the dayroom televisions. I have my radio on much of the time, and I can get several "all news" stations out of New York City, loud and clear.
The Christians at Sullivan Correctional Facility have been praying for our nation, our leaders, and for those who are serving in the military. We are also praying for the war to end soon, and for the cruel dictatorship in Iraq to be dismantled. That the Iraqi people will one day lead better lives free from fear.
Yesterday, during our morning worship service, my Chaplain once again led our prayers for these things. And this afternoon when the mail was passed out, I received a letter from a friend of mine who lives in upstate New York. He asked me to pray for his son, Brandon. He is serving in the United States Marines.
Brandon is presently somewhere in Iraq, where he is assigned to a combat unit as a "front rim machine gunner in an assault vehicle," according to his dad. His father asked me to write to Brandon. I just finished a letter in which I tried to encourage this young man to continue to trust in the Lord. I gave him some Scriptures to read (Psalms 27 and 91.) And I let him know that I am praying for him.
I told Brandon that I was proud and thankful for his service to the United States of America. That he would never give up or become discouraged. And I told him that I hope he comes home soon.
Please pray for Brandon Alexander.
D.B.
The Christians at Sullivan Correctional Facility have been praying for our nation, our leaders, and for those who are serving in the military. We are also praying for the war to end soon, and for the cruel dictatorship in Iraq to be dismantled. That the Iraqi people will one day lead better lives free from fear.
Yesterday, during our morning worship service, my Chaplain once again led our prayers for these things. And this afternoon when the mail was passed out, I received a letter from a friend of mine who lives in upstate New York. He asked me to pray for his son, Brandon. He is serving in the United States Marines.
Brandon is presently somewhere in Iraq, where he is assigned to a combat unit as a "front rim machine gunner in an assault vehicle," according to his dad. His father asked me to write to Brandon. I just finished a letter in which I tried to encourage this young man to continue to trust in the Lord. I gave him some Scriptures to read (Psalms 27 and 91.) And I let him know that I am praying for him.
I told Brandon that I was proud and thankful for his service to the United States of America. That he would never give up or become discouraged. And I told him that I hope he comes home soon.
Please pray for Brandon Alexander.
D.B.
